How to Use a Cotton Mat Strap for Easy Transport

Quick answer

A cotton mat strap lets you carry your yoga mat hands-free and can double as a stretching tool. The key is wrapping it snugly without cinching the mat too tight.

How to wrap your mat with a cotton strap

1. Roll your mat tightly: Start at the top edge and roll your mat as tight as you can. A tight roll prevents the strap from loosening during transport. If the mat feels loose after strapping, unroll and reroll tighter.
2. Loop the strap around the mat: Hold the strap open and slide it over one end of the rolled mat. Pull the strap until it sits about one-third of the way from the end. Common mistake: placing the strap in the middle makes the mat wobble when carried.
3. Adjust the loop to your shoulder: Pull the loose end of the strap to tighten the loop until it fits snugly around the mat. Leave enough slack to slip your arm through comfortably. Too tight and the mat may deform; too loose and the strap slips off.
4. Carry or store your mat: Slide your arm through the loop and rest the mat against your back or hip. The strap should sit on your shoulder without digging in. For storage, hang the strapped mat on a hook by the loop.

Product facts

• cotton mat strap: Made of 100% cotton with a simple construction that can be custom adjusted to fit your mat roll. Cotton is soft against your mat and shoulder, and the adjustable loop means one strap works for any mat thickness.